Posted on Dec 5, 2013
Who has served in multiple branches of the military?
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I followed my father and brother (and best friend) into the Marine Corps ('93-'97) and then wanted to improve the Army a bit so I transferred to the Army in 1997.<br><br>- Marine Corps (1993-1997)<div>- Army (1997-Present)</div>
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I began my career in the Marine Corps in 1991 as a bulk fueler. I enjoyed my time in the Marine Corps and it was one of the defining moments of my life. But as much as I loved the Corps, I couldn't see myself pumping gas for the next 25-35 years. So I crossed over to the Navy side of the house, serving as an Operations Specialist with detachments for the USS Bristol County and USS Copeland from 1993-1994. I was released into the IRR at the end of 1994 and finished my contract there. I returned to the service joining the Army in 2010 and continue to serve as a medic now. When I leave full time service with the Army I've toyed with the idea of going for a fourth branch and going into the Coast Guard Reserves or Air National Guard.
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SSG Matt Murphy
Let me know if you do.....then you and I will form the "club" of the only TWO who have served in all four :-)
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SGT (Join to see)
Will do. That would be a very exclusive "club." I've known a few that were three-peater's like myself, but no one that's done four.
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USMC 1976-79
US Army 1979-1984
Don't regret either decision was a couple chapters of my life that will always remain fresh in my mind.
US Army 1979-1984
Don't regret either decision was a couple chapters of my life that will always remain fresh in my mind.
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- Navy (1997-2006) FC1(SW/AW) when I separated
- Army (2006-Present) crossed over via the Blue to Green option and selection to OCS
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I serve multiple Military Branches:
US Army Active Duty 10/5/1977 -06/02/1986(SSG/E-6)
US Army Reserve Duty: 06/02/1986-06/23/1994(SSG/E-6)
US Navy Reserve Duty: 12/13/2002 - 04/07/2006 (IT1/E-6)
US Air Force Reserve Duty: 02/05/2005 - 06/08/2015 (MSGT/E-7) Retired
US Army Active Duty 10/5/1977 -06/02/1986(SSG/E-6)
US Army Reserve Duty: 06/02/1986-06/23/1994(SSG/E-6)
US Navy Reserve Duty: 12/13/2002 - 04/07/2006 (IT1/E-6)
US Air Force Reserve Duty: 02/05/2005 - 06/08/2015 (MSGT/E-7) Retired
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I changed from the Navy to the Army. I loved the change.
My 1SG was prior service USMC and was one of the finest leaders I ever knew. He said he learned to lead in the Corps.
My 1SG was prior service USMC and was one of the finest leaders I ever knew. He said he learned to lead in the Corps.
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Army, 1987-1990
Army Reserve, 1992-1997
USCG, 1997-Present
I am glad I had the Army experience, but my CG time has been more than I could have hoped for. Glad to be in such great company with all of you multi-service people!
Army Reserve, 1992-1997
USCG, 1997-Present
I am glad I had the Army experience, but my CG time has been more than I could have hoped for. Glad to be in such great company with all of you multi-service people!
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I served in the Marine Corps, the Navy, NY Army Guard, NY Air Guard, and active Air Force. I retired from the Air Force as a Major after 28 years total service. I flew as a helicopter pilot in the Navy, Army /Air Guard and active Air Force.
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I enlisted in the Navy (84-96). Then became a chaplain in the Army and inter-service transferred back to the Navy. While in the Navy, I did a tour with both the Marines and Coast Guard.
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I Served 12 years in the Marine Corps 1984-1996, infantry Dragon Antitank and then Ammo Tech. Six years in the Tenn. Army National Guard 1996-2001, as a Stinger Gunner and Bradley Gunner. Then Active Duty Army from 2001-2012, as an Ammo NCO.
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Found another "four brancher" :
http://www.stripes.com/news/20-years-4-branches-servicemember-is-part-of-exclusive-club-1.298471#.U_SZ9Dvdwl8.facebook
Have been there myself....served in four branches:
Matt Murphy SERVICE HISTORY
Served in four branches of the US Armed Forces & the New Jersey National Guard:
USAF SGT
Discharge 20JU70
RVN service
USAF 6924th SECURITY SQ
07JA67 - 07JA68 USNR CTI3
Discharge 19NO75
3-12th NAVAL SECUITY GROUP
USAR SSGT
Discharge 07JA78
11th Special Forces USMCR SGT
Discharge 22JN82
Co "G" 2nd BN 25th 4thMarDiv
NJ National Guard SGT
Discharge 18AU85
50th Armd Div
3/113th M INF
http://www.stripes.com/news/20-years-4-branches-servicemember-is-part-of-exclusive-club-1.298471#.U_SZ9Dvdwl8.facebook
Have been there myself....served in four branches:
Matt Murphy SERVICE HISTORY
Served in four branches of the US Armed Forces & the New Jersey National Guard:
USAF SGT
Discharge 20JU70
RVN service
USAF 6924th SECURITY SQ
07JA67 - 07JA68 USNR CTI3
Discharge 19NO75
3-12th NAVAL SECUITY GROUP
USAR SSGT
Discharge 07JA78
11th Special Forces USMCR SGT
Discharge 22JN82
Co "G" 2nd BN 25th 4thMarDiv
NJ National Guard SGT
Discharge 18AU85
50th Armd Div
3/113th M INF

20 years, 4 branches: Servicemember is part of exclusive club
From the Marine Corps to the Navy, the Army to the Air Force, Jesus Yanez has served in four of five military branches. Will he retire before he tries the Coast Guard?
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There was a captain in my platoon in Ranger school who had just transferred from the Air Force (can't remember his MOS) to the Army Infantry. Ranger school was his first Army assignment. It was a rough transition.
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1988-1994 USAF Security Specialist (Active duty)
1996-2012 Army National Guard.
1996-2012 Army National Guard.
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Marines: 86-93, Army: 93-14. Somehow, the Marines made the Army seem easy, especially when putting together my Class A's.
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